I'm Cindy and I like to share from my good life in Nebraska. I have interests in antiques, junking, Al Anon recovery, gardening, mothering, grandmothering, friendship, family, rescue dogs and painting stuff. We have an eclectic life.

Monday, November 14, 2011

I am in the pits. Dark dark days in my personal life. So, what do I do? I Bake! I've make 12 loaves of this bread in the past 3 days. Good thing we have an extra freezer. Guess what everyone is getting for Christmas. Yes, bread. Hey, at least I'm not eating them all. Weird thing though, tonight I was at a meeting and talked w/ someone after the meeting who has similar "darkness" going on. Guess what she did all weekend? Yep, she baked. Also, her husband piped up and said, "And she made big delicious meals each night too". Guess her stuff is darker. Pray for us. Meanwhile I'm Baking On!

Simple Whole Wheat Bread

Rated:

Submitted By: Nita Crabb

Photo By: LynnInHK

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 3 Hours

Servings: 36

"This honey wheat bread is proof that wonderful flavor, texture and aroma can be had if you just follow a straightforward game plan."

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45

degrees C)

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

1/3 cup honey

5 cups bread flour

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1/3 cup honey

1 tablespoon salt

3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 tablespoons butter, melted

DIRECTIONS:

1.

In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. Add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. Let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.

2.

Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. Flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.

3.

Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.

4.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely

I am so sorry to read that you are having dark days. I know what that feels like and I am sending postitive thoughts your way. I bake when I'm nervous, not when I'm depressed. When I'm down...I sit or I sleep. When I'm nervous I can't sit still, so I bake and clean. The bread looks very good.

About Me

I am seeking serenity by "keeping it simple" My sons are ages 24 and 19. I adore my saint of a husband, Jim. His children are a 24 yr. old son, a married daughter and her husband who have our two little grandaughters.
Regardless of ups and downs, I look for the good in our lives.